# E059 Yonomi's Kent Dickson | What does COVID-19 Mean for the Smart Home Landscape?

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2020-03-31
- Length: 45m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/E059-Yonomis-Kent-Dickson--What-does-COVID-19-Mean-for-the-Smart-Home-Landscape-e28bp4u

## Summary

Kent Dickson, CEO and Co-Founder of Yonomi, discusses the smart home landscape and how the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating adoption of connected devices as people spend more time at home. He explains Yonomi's platform, which simplifies interoperability by providing a single API for device makers and app developers to connect disparate ecosystems like Alexa, Google, and emerging interfaces like NOC and HomeLink Connect. Dickson highlights challenges in integrating heterogeneous devices and managing the slow pace of enterprise partners, while noting new opportunities in insurance, healthcare, and telecom services driven by the shift to remote living.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=2) Introduction: Kent Dickson and Yonomi's Mission
- [2:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=132) Dickson's Background: BEA, Oracle, and Tendril
- [4:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=258) Yonomi's Platform: Simplifying Smart Home Interoperability
- [9:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=596) Integrating Diverse Interfaces: Voice, NOC, and HomeLink
- [14:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=870) Challenges: Heterogeneous Ecosystems and Enterprise Pace
- [22:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=1329) COVID-19 Impact: Increased Home Interaction and New Use Cases
- [25:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=1543) Telecoms and MSOs: Expanding Connectivity Value
- [30:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=1813) Insurance and Homebuilders: Risk Mitigation and Safety
- [35:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=2119) Future of Smart Homes: From Obedient to Smart
- [40:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2020-03-31-e059-yonomis-kent-dickson-what-does-covid-19-mean-for-the-smart-home-landscape#t=2422) Upcoming Innovations: Wearables, Appliances, and Global Rollouts

## Topics

- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Yonomi (company)
- BEA (company)
- Oracle (company)
- Tendril (company)
- Alexa (product)
- Google Assistant (product)
- Siri (product)
- NOC (product)
- HomeLink Connect (product)

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